'Dexter' actor stars in movie set in Kingston

KINGSTON — Inside an inconspicuous Broadway minimart in Midtown Tuesday afternoon, a story of death, violence and deception was unfolding, starring a man known by millions as a serial killer.

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By James Nani

Posted Jul. 31, 2013 at 2:00 AM
Updated Jul 31, 2013 at 8:06 AM

By James Nani

Posted Jul. 31, 2013 at 2:00 AM
Updated Jul 31, 2013 at 8:06 AM

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KINGSTON — Inside an inconspicuous Broadway minimart in Midtown Tuesday afternoon, a story of death, violence and deception was unfolding, starring a man known by millions as a serial killer.

At least on film.

Actor Michael C. Hall, best known for his starring role in the Showtime series "Dexter," is shooting scenes in Kingston over the next month as the star of the indie film "Cold in July," directed by Jim Mickle.

It's the fourth film to be shot in the Hudson Valley in 2013, with one more set to start, said Laurent Rejto of the nonprofit Hudson Valley Film Commission. But it's the first film to be shooting exclusively in Kingston this year.

"It's the busiest film season we've had in 14 years," said Rejto.

The business is also a boon to local actors. Patricia Gallio of Beacon's Break-Through Talent casting has been working to get background actors for the movie to play roles, including an old Mexican man without teeth, a Tex-Mex waitress and a young boy able to cry on cue and emote fear.

She's already found nearly 40 people to fill the roles so far.

"I think the valley is becoming quite the hot spot," Gallio said.

And with Hall seen dining in Uptown Kingston eateries such as the Duo Bistro recently (he had the turkey confit), the buzz of the silver screen is already spreading through Kingston.

"It's actually really exciting to have something like this in the area," said Lorri Booth, who works in Uptown. "This is pretty cool."